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March 12, 2014

Unexpected Gratefulness

I woke up this morning overwhelmed and confused. I woke to the sound of my son's voice saying, "Mom, it's a snow day." As I looked at the clock, I then realized with a panic, it was over TWO HOURS past my usual wake up time and I should have actually been at the carpool spot five minutes prior. Yes. Absolute. Sheer. Panic! Then, I suddenly remembered my son's words. I immediately checked my phone, listened to the automated message and YES, whew, indeed school was closed. Then, I thought, "OMG. Work? What am I going to do? My hubby is away on business and I'm due to two meetings at work!" So, I dialed the closing hotline for work and EUREKA, our entire building was closed too. Thank heavens...Although I am ready to "feel" Spring, by having the sun shine on my face as I hear the birds chirping and smell the morning dew, I am grateful. I am grateful for this day to move at a slower pace. You see, I don't use an alarm clock. I wake every day, naturally to the rhythm of what needs to happen for that day. I guess my body is in tune and knew it could take the extra two hours. I am grateful that although I overslept, it doesn't matter. I am grateful that my job closed so that I could be home with my boy. Oh, I'm so grateful. As I look out the window now, I see the snow falling from the sky. The trees and bushes are getting that old familiar blanket-covering of snow that we've become accustomed to. I must admit that I'm thinking, "Wow, this is a beautiful sight and I'm grateful."What are you grateful for?

We had kind of similar approaches to our posts this week. Funny how that works. Being grateful. I am so grateful for many things.

One of the things that immediately jumps out to me is I've been able to reconnect with a daughter in a way that brings tears to my eyes. It's not we were angry or mad at each other...just didn't have that soul connection.

Unfortunately, it took a major crisis to help us re-engage, but I think God does that sometimes....knocks you up beside your head to get your attention. Certainly that was the case and I was reminded of WHO and WHAT is truly important in my life. So, I'm grateful for this lesson.

That's one of the things I love so about coming here. You have so love in your heart and it comes through in your posts:~)

Oh Sara,That's wonderful!! I'm so happy to hear that two are reconnecting. That is so vital... Although, I'm sorry to hear it took a major crisis, it worked out for good. God is awesome that way!!Bless you...xxO

Quote of the Week

"Children come into the world as pure promise. It is up to us to feed and nurture that promise." Anonymous

Voice of the Child

I am here to say I AM a human and I know I deserve dignity. I came to you so you could HONOR MY SOUL, nurture my worth and preserve my spirit. YET, IT IS YOU WHO annihilates my very essence in the name of parenting, IN THE NAME OF LOVE, in the name of teaching. I am a child and I am here TO END THE SHAMING OF ALL OF US. It is time for you, mom and dad, to now look in the mirror, to wake up, to grow up, and become the person you were meant to be... THE PARENT, THE GUARDIAN, THE USHER OF MY SOUL. ~Dr. Shefali Tsabary

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Hi! I'm Gerri Aisha. Welcome to my blog. I'm so glad you stopped by. Here you will find bits about my life. I'm an early childhood coach, writer and photographer. I'm living a creative life! I'm married to my best friend and momma lion to a teenaged son. Sit back, grab a cup of something tasty and enjoy the ride!